The Facts: According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Patriots OC Josh McDaniels is stepping back from the coaching search to focus on playoffs.

Diehards Line: That means Seahawks OL coach Tom Cable and Atlanta OC Kyle Shanahan are now the top candidates for the 49ers head coaching spot. According to CSNNE.com's Tom Curran, McDaniels feels the Patriots coordinator spot is a top-10 coaching job. Meanwhile, as previously noted, Cable interviewed with the Niners on Sunday and is available immediately. The 49ers would have to wait until the Falcons finish their playoff run if Shanahan is their choice.